‘Secular’ Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata Sparks Row Over Playing 'Azaan'

The Quint
The Quint
  • 5 years ago
Organisers of a ‘secular’ Durga Puja in Kolkata have landed in a controversy after a video of them allegedly playing Azaan (Muslim call for prayers) in a Pandal sparked outrage on social media. A local lawyer has approached the city police seeking action against the organisers.

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